Joel Moret – The Orion

Joel Moret, Reporter

Born and raised in the California Bay Area, Joel Moret has always been a truth addict and a passionate advocate for investigative journalism. Joel is a Political Science major, with a minor in Journalism and PR and this is his first semester with The Orion. Ostensibly, his special area of interest is politics, whether that be local or national. Joel believes that one of the most fundamental facets of journalism is analysis, which indicates the most impactful areas of news stories, and translating them to their audience.

All content by Joel Moret

AS Government Meeting Sheds Light on Student Resources and Fees for 2021

Joel Moret, Reporter
December 15, 2020

Decreased enrollment, revenue and COVID-19 assistance were discussed at a town hall hosted by Chico State’s Associated Students on Dec. 2. President Gayle Hutchinson opened the discussion by...

500 votes found in Chico State drop box a month after Election Day

Julian Mendoza and Joel Moret
December 12, 2020

More than 500 uncounted ballots were discovered in a drop box on the Chico State campus on Tuesday — nearly two weeks after certified election results were announced. The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s...

Chico State Basic Needs receives grant to aid unhoused students

Joel Moret, Reporter
December 2, 2020

The Chico State Basic Needs Project has partnered with True North and Chico Housing Action Team following a $870,000 grant from the California State University system. The goal is to address the rising...

Butte County moves back to most restrictive Tier 1 status amid COVID-19 surge

Joel Moret, Reporter
November 16, 2020

Butte County has moved back into the most restrictive Tier 1 status in California’s reopening plan following a spike in COVID-19 cases reported by The Orion last week. Businesses are expected...

COVID-19 uptick could mean another setback for Butte County

Joel Moret, Reporter
November 15, 2020

Butte County may be reverting back to Tier 2 status amidst an uptick in COVID-19 cases. If the trend continues, Butte County will re-enter Tier 2 by Nov. 17. “I am very concerned to see an...

Biden projected as 2020 presidential election winner

Joel Moret, Reporter
November 8, 2020

After a historic Presidential Election, former Vice President Joe Biden has been projected as the winner, and the former senator will succeed President Donald J. Trump, who failed to win a second term,...

Still counting: Presidential race remains undetermined, California proposition results remain competitive

Joel Moret, Reporter
November 4, 2020

As vote counting rages on, it’s still unclear who will win the presidential election. Currently, former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald J. Trump with 253 projected electoral college...

The beginning of the end: key takeaways from the final presidential debate

Joel Moret, Reporter
October 27, 2020

The final debate between President Donald Trump and presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden was held on Oct. 22. The debate covered topic areas such as COVID-19, healthcare and systemic...

Denney and LaMalfa on the issues affecting the 1st Congressional District

Joel Moret, Reporter
October 22, 2020

(Quotations for Audrey Denney were sourced from an interview with The Orion; quotations for Doug LaMalfa were sourced from a community forum debate that was hosted by the League of Women Voters. Orion...

‘Violence Suppression Unit’: Chico Police Department’s response to an increase in violent crime

Joel Moret, Reporter
October 15, 2020

In response to a community increase in crime since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chico Police Department has created a new task force: the Violence Suppression Unit. The new unit began work on Sept 17. “For...

Vice presidential candidates discuss COVID-19, the economy and higher education in 2nd election debate

Joel Moret, Reporter
October 9, 2020

The vice presidential debate for the 2020 election aired on Wednesday night, between current Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris. As compared to the first presidential...

2020 Presidential Debates Kick-off to a Fiery Start

Joel Moret, Reporter
October 3, 2020

President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden faced off in the first debate for the 2020 presidential election on Tuesday, exceeding the already expected level...

What District Are You In? City Council Elections Right Around the Corner

Joel Moret, Reporter
September 22, 2020

The first Chico City Council general municipal election since the introduction of a new district map is set for Nov. 3. The approved map branched Chico into seven districts. District 4, which...

Chico State says off-campus housing prices decreased for 2020/2021 school year

Joel Moret, Reporter
September 13, 2020

Chico State’s estimated cost of attendance decreased by roughly $3,000 for the 2020-2021 school year, based in part, on responses from Chico State students in a statewide survey. Off-campus...

Commercial Cannabis Resolution Passed by Chico City Council

Joel Moret, Reporter
August 31, 2020

The Chico City council passed a resolution in a 5-2 vote on Aug. 18, setting up the necessary framework for cannabis retailers in Chico for the very first time. “I thank you, from the bottom...